As winter settles in, it’s easy to fall into patterns that don’t serve our health—comfort foods, reduced activity, and stress from the holiday rush. But what if this winter, you could rewrite the story? What if instead of just getting through the season, you could thrive in it? The truth is, your body has an incredible ability to heal when you create the right environment. [...]
If you’ve been on Pinterest or Instagram for any amount of time, you’ve probably seen a decent number of green smoothie pictures floating around. Why is that? Because they’re so darn good for you! Green smoothies are a great way to get fiber, vitamins, and minerals – all served up in one glass that you can take on the go! Smoothies are: Chock full [...]
Even if you love the holiday season and look forward to it every year, I think we can both agree that added stress is a part of the package. Perhaps the pressure is travel-related, relative-related, schedule-related, or something else among a long list of common stressors. Whatever it is that is stressing you out -- essential oils could be the answer to helping you handle [...]
In this day and age, we are surrounded by the hustle and bustle of a fast-paced work world and technology. No matter how hard we try, the stress just seems to creep in from trying to keep up with everything. If you’re the kind of person who’s got a little more stress than you’d like (and, honestly, who doesn’t feel that way, sometimes?), you’ve gotta [...]
Whether you love to camp or you'd rather tend to your backyard BBQ, fireside recipes are one delicious way to dine alfresco. Often though, it seems like the usual suspects aren't the healthiest of options. I'm going to be sharing my favorite healthy by the fire recipes that are nutritious, delicious, and easy ways to satisfy your outdoor appetite. These can be easily [...]
As the seasons change, for us here in The Shenandoah Valley in VA, Fall is our last chance to easily get out there before the snow makes it more challenging. When the breeze turns cooler, we're often scrambling to get outside and enjoy the colorful autumn season before we retreat indoors for winter. it is a beautiful time filled with gifts from Mother Nature. Through [...]
In every season, it’s best to eat the foods that are in season. Fall is no exception, and while plenty of people go pumpkin-crazy (especially in the form of lattes), there’s so much more to the autumn harvest. Choosing the right seasonal fall foods helps you get nutrients your body needs, plus you’ll stay on track with healthy options that taste great and make you [...]
Take a deep breath outside and enjoy the scents of the new season. Autumn is in the air. Crisp, fresh and filled with new seasonal gifts. Changing colors of the leaves and the pops of color from mums and pansies. One of my very favorite parts of autumn is the bouquet of fragrance in the kitchen that is so special to the season. The warming [...]
OK, so eating fruits and vegetables really matters. Believe me, I know. When my medical team told me they thought I would not live to see my grandchildren grow up, everything changed ..... including my kitchen. Don't wait any longer. Take control of your health, your vitality and help strengthen your immune system. As I was fighting for my life, embracing new lifestyle patterns and [...]
We often put a lot of thought into doing things regularly to boost our immune systems. We know the necessary items that need to be present in our diet and lives to achieve this, and we boost them even more during cold and flu season. There's another issue we all deal with that can be combated with proactive habits -- anxiety and overwhelm. I [...]
